MK Labour says it has successfully delivered on its 100-Day Action Plan
As 12th October and the first 100 days of a Labour government approaches, MK Labour says it has delivered on the key pledges it outlined in its 100-Day Action Plan, published in June.
The document outlined the key objectives that the new Labour administration on Milton Keynes City Council set out to achieve within the first 100 days of the Council's Annual Meeting.
Now they have summarised the main areas of pledge delivery, which include:
- Investing in new technology to fix more potholes better, quicker and more sustainably: A £100,000 investment was made to acquire an innovative ‘Elastomac’ pothole repair machine, which will allow faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly road repairs.
- Hitting go on over 50 new council homes: Labour successfully initiated plans for over 50 new council homes, with 66 new properties set to be built as part of the Cripps Lodge project. The £29.2 million development will help meet the urgent need for affordable housing.
- Protecting weekly bin collections: Labour Milton Keynes City Council has confirmed the continuation of weekly bin collections, ensuring this vital service remains intact under Labour leadership.
- Publishing the draft MK City Plan 2050: The draft MK City Plan 2050, which focuses on affordable housing, job creation, and green space preservation, has launched and is currently undergoing public consultation.
- Setting out public realm improvement plans for Bletchley and Fenny Stratford: A community-led consultation approach for public realm improvements in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford to Queensway and Saxon Street in Bletchley, and Aylesbury Street in Fenny Stratford is currently underway.
- Progressing the Galley Hill regeneration scheme: MK Labour agreed to award a contract for much-needed improvement works at the Watling Way Centre in Galley Hill, providing a community space for local people and a home for vital MK charities.
- Energy efficiency improvements to over 300 council homes: Labour has confirmed energy efficiency improvements for over 1,500 council homes, funded by the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, reducing energy costs for residents, and promoting environmental sustainability.
- New school site to provide additional specialist SEND places: Labour has expanded the city’s SEND provision with a new specialist high complex needs school site, which opened for the new school year.
- Breakfast club pilots with local schools: Seven suitable schools have agreed they are ready to pilot breakfast clubs with Labour Milton Keynes City Council, ahead of the national Labour Government roll-out.
- £500K investment into play areas: Labour City Council has agreed to invest £590K in to play areas throughout 2024/25, including an accessible play area.
“The 100-Day Plan is a clear demonstration of what a Labour Milton Keynes City Council can achieve,” said Cllr Peter Marland, Leader of Milton Keynes City Council. “While others talk, we take action, Labour Milton Keynes City Council is investing in housing, protecting vital services and expanding our SEND provision.”
“The completion of our 100-Day Action Plan is proof that MK Labour is committed to delivering real change for the people of Milton Keynes,” added Cllr Lauren Townsend, Deputy Leader of Milton Keynes City Council.
“In just 100 days we have committed to energy efficiency improvements for over 1,500 council homes, investment into our older towns and have published a draft plan which will be used to shape the future of our city. MK Labour is breaking down the barriers to support hard-working people in Milton Keynes.”
